Revenue Analyst 2-Fin

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead Analyst – Accounts Receivable / Revenue Accounting to support revenue accounting activities, financial analysis, and operational process improvements.

In this role, you will monitor revenue-related transactions, reconcile receivables and unearned revenue accounts, process revenue-impacting adjustments, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve financial inquiries.

You will also coordinate daily workgroup activities, support audit requirements, facilitate process automation, and contribute to special projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative finance environment.

Shift Requirement: Candidates must be willing to work night shifts and other business-driven shift schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Accounting & Adjustments: Process and review revenue-impacting adjustments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established accounting procedures.
• Account Reconciliations:, including accounts receivable and unearned revenue accounts, and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Analyze accounting and financial data, identify exceptions and trends, and provide meaningful insights to support business decision-making.
• Operational Coordination: Coordinate daily workgroup activities, prioritize tasks, and support timely completion of finance operations deliverables.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead discussions and conference calls with Lines of Business and internal stakeholders to resolve revenue-related inquiries and accounting issues.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Support SOX compliance activities, internal audits, and external audits by providing required financial information, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline existing processes, reduce manual activities, and support finance process automation initiatives.
• Problem Resolution & Special Projects: Independently investigate operational and accounting issues, recommend solutions, and contribute to special projects as required.

Qualifications & Skills

Mandatory Requirements

• Sound accounting knowledge with the ability to understand and support revenue accounting.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial data, investigate discrepancies, and provide relevant insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and lead business discussions.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems, and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate daily activities within a workgroup and support timely completion of tasks.
• Willingness to work night shifts and other business-driven shift schedules.

Good-to-Have / Differentiating Experience

• Prior exposure to Accounts Receivable or Revenue Accounting operations, including revenue adjustments, receivables, and unearned revenue reconciliations.
• Experience supporting SOX, internal audits, or external audits.
• Involvement in finance process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional or Lines of Business stakeholders in a shared services finance environment.
• Participation in special finance projects or operational improvement initiatives.

Self-Assessment Questions

• Candidates can evaluate their suitability by considering the following:
• Am I confident analyzing financial data, investigating discrepancies, and identifying solutions independently?
• Am I proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for business and finance-related activities?
• Can I communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, lead business discussions, and coordinate workgroup priorities?
• Am I comfortable working night shifts and adapting to other business-driven shift schedules?